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United States Representative, Congressional District 5

Unofficial result: Won — John H. Rutherford (Republican)

Source: floridaelectionwatch.gov

Congressional District 5, Florida
My vote power: Above average

What does this office do?

  • Voting on how much you pay in federal income tax
  • Voting on Social Security, Medicare, and other federal programs
  • Voting on federal spending for roads, defense, and health care

Affects: AI Regulation, Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health,

Candidates:

Republican · Incumbent

John H. Rutherford is the U.S. representative for Florida's 5th District and a former Jacksonville sheriff. He emphasizes law enforcement, border security, veterans, and constituent services.

Records: Environment and Public Health 3 for, 49 against, Immigration 30 against, Civil Rights 2 for, 12 against,

Democratic

Rachel Grage has a healthcare background and experience as a volunteer and grassroots leader. She emphasizes lower healthcare and household costs, protecting Medicare and Social Security, government accountability, and coastal resilience.

Records: Government Efficiency 1 for, Gun Control 1 for, Labor Rights 1 for,

Republican

William Lintag Upham is a medically retired Marine first lieutenant and former prosecutor in Pensacola and Jacksonville. He emphasizes bipartisanship, working-class representation, and equal enforcement of the law.

Sources: fec.gov2